🇪🇹 Amharic phrases

How to Say "Excuse me" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
እቅፍ አድርግ
"Excuse me" in Amharic · say it like ih-kif ah-dir-g

The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Amharic is እቅፍ አድርግ. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

እቅፍ አድርግ እባክህ
more formal, often used in polite requests
እቅፍ አድርግ እባክሽ
used when addressing a female politely

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to politely interrupt someone or ask for their attention. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You can use it when entering a conversation or when you need to ask a question.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እቅፍ አድርግ እባክህ አንድ ጥያቄ አለኝ።Excuse me, I have a question.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use polite forms when addressing elders or superiors.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear እቅፍ አድርግ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Amharic with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'እቅፍ አድርግ'?

You should use it whenever you need to politely get someone's attention or apologize for interrupting.

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